ALBERT HENRY ELKINS

Albert Henry Elkins, 92, pf Tacoma, on Sunday, entered his home in Heaven.
He was a loving father and husband, a devout Christian, a proud patriot, a combat veteran of the US Army (Korean Conflict) and a veteran of the US Air Force. He was Deacon Emeritus of Mary’s Chapel Church, a Kiwanian, a Mason, and past board member of the Wise County Public Service Authority.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Hattie Jane and Kevin Kilgore, his brothers Claude E. Elkins (and wife Carrol), Paul J. “Jake” Elkins (and wife Linda), his sister-in-law Betty Elkins, a host of nieces and nephews and his special healthcare “gals” - Wanda Hylton, Shirley Burke, Diana Hale, Diane Vaughn and Christy Jackson.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley, his daughter Suzanne, his father Clinton Elkins, his mother Hattie Jane Elkins, his step-mother Zelma Elkins, brothers Estel Elkins, Aldon Elkins, Arvel Elkins, Silas Elkins, Earl Elkins and Harry Elkins and sisters Margaret Wilson, Nina Colleen Bevins and Nancy Jane Dalton.

Graveside Services for Mr. Elkins will be held at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Ramsey, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 19 with Pastor Marty Puckett officiating. A memorial service will be conducted at a later, more prudent time.

It was his profound desire that all his family and friends know the loving assurance of the salvation of Jesus Christ. The family requests your prayers, to that end. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Mary’s Chapel Church or to the Gideons Bible Fund.

Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to sign guest register book online.

Sturgill Funeral Homes in Coeburn is in charge of arrangements.